Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science

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  The Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science is tailored for professionals seeking careers in diagnostic laboratories and for medical laboratory scientists aiming to advance their experience and open new career prospects.

  Choose this course for its industry co-designed curriculum featuring the essentials of microbiology, molecular biology. haematology, transfusion science and anatomical pathology.

  You will gain specialised knowledge about techniques, sample analysis and diagnostics, and patient-focused considerations to support ethical pathology practices. You will develop your skills through collaborative learning experiences that are designed to enhance your employability and career pathways.

  This course supports authentic work-integrated learning to personalise your learning with your professional experiences and career ambitions. Expect an engaging and flexible online learning environment, accessible from anywhere, ideal for those in remote areas or looking to shift into medical testing and diagnostics.

  This program is co-developed and co-directed with industry and is offered as an immersive online learning experience. The flexible online learning environment permits remote, rural, and regional access for job seekers and existing workforce, or those seeking to transition career into medical testing laboratories. In this industry co-developed course, students are able to extend their skills through authentic work-integrated learning experiences to build skills that enhance their employability and career pathways.

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  This course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time basis.

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  This course is not available to international applicants.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

  This course offers a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.  

  CSP applications are reviewed continuously by the university and offered based on merit, so we recommend applying early to be considered. Learn more about applying for a CSP, eligibility and key dates.

  2025 Tuition Fees

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,314.00
  • Indicative Total tuition fee: $9,314.00

  Tuition fees are reviewed annually, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year. The total indicative tuition fee includes estimated annual increases over the duration of the course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges). 

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.

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  No exemptions are granted as recognition of prior learning.